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1/13/2012 Is Insurance the Answer to Long Term Care Planning?
A recent USA Today article states that there is an increase in seniors living over the age of 90.
12/9/2011 HELPsource CEO declares Friday, December 9, 2011 as Winnifred Andrews day!
HELPsource CEO declares Friday, December 9, 2011 as Winnifred Andrews day!
12/8/2011 HELPsource retiring Home Health Aide receives accolades of client’s families
For more than 15 years Winnie has walked through rain & snow & sleet & heat to provide a soft spoken smile & a gentle hand to those less fortunate than she.
11/23/2011 Did You Know There Are BENEFITS FOR VETERANS AND SPOUSES OF VETERANS?
VA Aid and Attendance is a benefit available to veterans, their spouses, or widows. This benefit is available to help offset some of the cost of nursing homes, assisted living communities, personal care homes or homecare expenses.
11/15/2011 Celebrating Family Caregivers
“Across our country, millions of family members, neighbors, and friends provide care and support for their loved ones during times of need.

The HELPsource™ Speech / Language Pathologist

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Speech/Language Pathologist evaluates and treats patients, under orders from the referring physician, through the use of a variety of therapeutic procedures, to restore function, increase communication and swallowing skills. The Speech Language/Pathologist functions in accordance with their State Practice Act

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Reviews available information and evaluates impact on treatments.
  • Performs a thorough functional assessment in accordance with established protocol and practice guide lines
  • Develops and implements an individualized treatment plan, appropriate to age and needs of the patient, and containing achievable functional goals.
  • Performs treatments as ordered in a safe, timely manner, in accordance protocol and practice guidelines.
  • Maintains patient's files as outlined in procedure manual.
  • Communicates with physicians, other health care workers, and caregivers, as needed, regarding patient progress, problems and plans.
  • Orients patients to treatment procedures appropriate to their age and needs.
  • Establish and instruct patients and caregivers in home program.
  • Assists in referral process when patient requires additional rehabilitation after discharge.
  • Participates in peer review and quality improvement process, as directed.
  • Accesses continuing education appropriate to discipline.
  • Completes all annual mandatory training and certification requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Be a graduate of an ASHA approved and accredited college with a masters degree in Speech/Language Pathology
  • Certificate of Clinical Competency in Speech Language/Pathology
  • Current license in the state of practice
  • Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
  • Demonstrated competency in applying the principles, methods and equipment used in speech therapy
  • Ability to access patient needs and develop and implement a comprehensive plan of care
  • Ability to function as a member of an integrated healthcare work team

If you're looking for a career in the Home Health Care field, go to the Employment Opportunities page and in the Postion Listing box select the Speech Therapist category and click the Search button to submit your resume!

 

Established in 1999 the HELPsource™ Network of Companies is headquartered in Jenkintown, Pennsylvania. The companies provide a full range of home health services to residents of Philadelphia, Lower Bucks and Eastern Montgomery Counties. The services include Medical Escort, Homemaker, Home Health Aide, Nursing and Therapy Services. In addition it supplies Durable Medical Equipment as well as Supplies on a national level.



Established in 1999 the HELPsource™ Network of Companies is headquartered in Jenkintown, Pennsylvania. The companies provide a full range of home health services to residents of Philadelphia, Lower Bucks and Eastern Montgomery Counties. The services include Medical Escort, Homemaker, Home Health Aide, Skilled Nursing Care, and Therapy Services.